NRB raises upper slab of forex facility on import of silver as raw material

Summary

Nepal Rastra Bank has raised the upper limit of foreign exchange for silver imports from $300,000 to $500,000 to support industries using silver as a raw material.

Key Points
  • Nepal Rastra Bank increased the foreign exchange threshold for silver imports from US $300,000 to US $500,000.
  • The change aims to provide relief to entrepreneurs importing silver as industrial raw material.
  • This revision applies to industries engaged in gold and silver businesses making silver jewelry and other artistic items.
  • The directive permits exchange facilities up to US $500,000 or equivalent in other convertible foreign currencies per import.
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